According to CS Machogu, the new directive classifies schools as independent audit units accountable to Parliament.
Machogu noted that the ministry has prescribed the maximum allowable fees to charge at each level so schools must "strictly adhere to prevailing policies and guidelines regarding illegal levies."
Machogu stated that the decision was made by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.
The ministry reiterated its May 24, 2024, memo, which instructed all county directors of education to communicate that the mid-term break would be on June 26–28.
The heavy rains and floods destroyed at least 62 primary schools nationwide, leaving over 15,000 children without a place to learn when schools reopened, according to an assessment by Save the Children and the Ministry of Education.
Universities and funding agencies have also been urged to immediately embark on sensitisation of students, parents/guardians, and stakeholders on the Student-Centred Funding Model.
The money is distributed to schools in three quarters each year, with the first term receiving 50 per cent the second term 30 per cent, and the third term 20 per cent.
The ministry also plans to employ an additional 111,870 teachers to address the teacher shortage crisis.
Machogu said lack of funds poses a serious threat to the quality of education, particularly for students with severe disabilities
The lawmakers have urged the county chiefs to implement the tutor's scheme of service and provide additional budgets in what could be a windfall for the teachers.
According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods.
Schools were to reopen for the second term on April 29 but the government put it off in the wake of heavy rainfall and devastating floods which have so far killed over 257 people.
For instance, Why Not Primary School in Mathare has reported that their toilets are submerged.
Machogu assured parents that transportation routes to schools are secure and learning materials lost to floods will be replaced.
President William Ruto assured that his government will renovate all damaged schools to facilitate the smooth resumption of studies.
The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday, April 29 to Monday, May 6 this year.
CS Ezekiel Machogu directed parents to ensure that their children safely report to school on time.
At least 1,967 schools are reported to have been affected by the floods as reported by the Ministry of Interior on May 2, 2024.
Parents wondered why the communication was issued hours before students began travelling, causing panic and confusion countrywide.